Meet Our Team

I was born in Wisconsin, raised in Georgia, and moved to Christiansburg 14 years ago while working as an outside sales rep for an industrial chemical company. I ran across English Meadows within the first week of Mike and Steve purchasing the business and asked if they were hiring. I became the first English Meadows employee and have worked for them for over 13 years! The most rewarding part is when I work at the campuses and get to interact with the residents. They have incredible stories that prove hard work was not rewarded back in their era, it was a standard. Our family culture at EM proves why we are the best in the industry and that starts from the top, Mike and Steve. Fun Fact: I’m a huge football fan and love the Green Bay Packers. I own stock in the team, as they are the only NFL team that is owned by its fans!

I have been with the company since Feb 2015, I was the DON at the Abingdon VA campus until November of 2021, I then stepped into my DORC position full time. I am from the Southwest VA area and have been in healthcare since 1982, starting as a CNA and becoming a nurse in 1985. My work history is varied, but I realized once entering the assisted living setting, I had finally found my niche. I quickly also realized once starting with EM, it would be a second family!

I was born in South Africa, but I have been in the States for most of my life. I lived in New Jersey originally and got my bachelor’s in psychology from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) I’ve always wanted to pursue a career where I could work with people and make a visible difference in their lives. I did not originally think that dream would mean entering the Senior Living industry, but it is exactly where I need to be! Even more than that, I realized that I needed to be a part of English Meadows. What surprised me the most about EM is that it truly is a family. Mike and Steve have created a culture that is built around caring for our Caregivers and Residents. This means we try to provide as much support as we can in various aspects of their lives. I can honestly say that I feel fulfilled and enjoy coming to work. Fun Fact: I am a twin!

I’ve been a Chef for 28 years. I switched over to the Senior Living industry when my Grandmother passed at the age of 96, and am so glad I did! I have 2 sons and a daughter. One son and my daughter have worked at our Blacksburg Campus for over 3 years! Fun fact: I'm an artist on the side and love doing portraits.

I was born and raised in Southwest Virginia and am currently residing in Abingdon, VA.  I have 3 children, and our Memory Care program Lavender Hills is my passion.  Every day is unique in the Senior Living Industry and provides me with an opportunity to serve those that have served us. The most rewarding part of working at English meadows has been truly working with a Family of individuals, not just a “job”. Seeing our Team of caregivers go above and beyond each day to bring happiness to our Residents is incredible.

I was born and raised in Richmond, VA. I love to read, run, Chick-fil-a, and Virginia Tech Football! I ended up in Senior Living by seizing a unique opportunity to help develop a strong culture, which I have loved doing. The most rewarding aspect has been getting to know the incredible caregivers that provide care for our residents. Fun fact: I am a Jeni’s ice cream fanatic!